Beef & Barley Soup
Culinary Genie
4 servings
30 minutes
322
American
Soups & Stews
Beef braised to tender perfection with mushrooms and barley, perfect for a cozy weekend dinner. Loaded with umami flavor, this recipe features Culinary Genie Salt-Free Umami Mushroom Seasoning Blend, Culinary Genie Salt-Free Everyday Seasoning Blend and Culinary Genie Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound beef stew meat cubes
1 tablespoon Salt-Free Everyday Seasoning Blend
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend
1 (3.5 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 tablespoons Salt-Free Umami Mushroom Seasoning Blend
4 cups no salt added or reduced sodium beef bone broth
½ cup pearled barley
Directions
In Dutch oven or large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and Salt-Free Everyday Seasoning Blend; salt as desired. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; add carrots, celery, onions and Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend; salt as desired. Sauté until onions are softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add mushrooms and Salt-Free Umami Mushroom Seasoning Blend. Sauté until mushrooms are softened.
Add beef and bone broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in barley. Continue simmering until beef and barley are tender, about 45-60 minutes.
